Garden Days

Posted on May 19, 2026 by scrappychicks

Today I’ve collaborated with a group of fellow Demonstrators to share projects created with the May Product of the Month – Berry Botanical Vellum (available with a $125 purchase online for $9).

Sorry about all the shadows, seems I was crafting too late to get good lighting and be able to schedule this post for you all. But you can still see the beauty of this Vellum.

The Berry Botanical Vellum Pack contains 12 sheets – 3 of each of the four patterns. The vellum itself is very thick, and has a disinct grain in one direction – important to know when trying to tear edges like I did. So it ears very easily in one direction, whilst trying to tear the other way was harder as the vellum prefered to tear the opposite way. So a tearing ruler or lots of patience is recomended.

I added to this layout some Bubble Bath and Fresh Freesia Two Toned cardstock – using the light side both times. The large heading uses the Party Alphabet Dies (#165263) – I cut the letters from the more busy floral vellum, but before die cutting I adhered the vellum to Foam Adhesive Sheets. It you’ve never die cut paper with these sheets attached I highly recomend that you give it a try. The dies slice through the paper and foam like butter. And it really gave the heading some depth. Being the back of the full letter being covered it means that there is no adhesive showing through the vellum.

Speaking of that -this beautiful thick vellum hides the Stampin’ Seal really well. You’d have no idea where I’ve adhere the pieces to the base pages.

From the second flower vellum I was able to fussy cut flowers and follage and make my own clusters. Again some of these I stuck onto the foam sheets before fussy cutting.

To go with the story behind the flowers being a garden to attract bees, I added some of the beautiful gold bee embellishments that I had been hoarding for a while waiting for the perfect project. I’m very sad that these have no retired. I definately didn’t order enough when I could.

I hope you’ve enjoyed my project and I’d love you to share yours if you CASE it. To follow along with the others please head here.

Product of the Month Creative Vault Tutorial Collection
When you shop Stampin’ Up!’s Product of the Month, I love being able to say “thank
you” with something extra.


The POM Creative Vault is a customer-exclusive PDF tutorial collection featuring 12
creative projects from a group of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators — all using this month’s
Product of the Month.


You’ll receive step-by-step instructions and inspiration you can use right away, whether
you’re a simple stamper or love trying new folds and techniques.


✨ How to get it:

Place a $125 AU order in my Stampin’ Up! online store

OR purchase the PDF for $35 AU


It’s my way of rewarding loyal customers and helping you get even more out of the
products you love.

Until next time,

Happy Crafting

Dannii

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Splash of Sparkles Card

Posted on April 25, 2026 by scrappychicks

Before I start this post, I wish to take a minute and pay my respects to our Armed Forces men and women on Anzac Day.Especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Lest We Forget.

This is the last card in this series of Card Chain Swap Cards that we started in November. It’s a fun journey with 9 other Australian demonstrators. It is a card version of what is called “Chinese Whispers” in Australia. Each of us designed a card (in mailing round 1) and sent it off to one of the other participants. That person CASE-d (Copy And Share Everything / Copy And Selectively Edit) the card and send their version on to the next person. The card made its way around until finally a version came home to the maker. This is the second card in this series of blog hops for each of the card designs to share the fun and amazement at the evolution.

My card below was the 9th version of the card made by Sharni Green, another fellow Victorian. So, if you want to see how the design started out be sure to check hers out first and follow around in order. Some of the ladies’ blog and some share to their Facebook Pages (or both).

The pattern papers are from the “Splash of Sparkles’ Specialty Designer Series Papers, Including the orange colour. The flowers and title were from an ephemera pack. Added some twine and bling and bam it’s complete.

To check out all the cards in this chain head over here.

Until next time,

Happy Crafting

Dannii

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A little bit of Christmas

Posted on April 22, 2026 by scrappychicks

Our Card Chain Swap Cards that we started in November is drawing to an end – this is the second last card. It’s a fun journey with 9 other Australian demonstrators. It is a card version of what is called “Chinese Whispers” in Australia. Each of us designed a card (in mailing round 1) and sent it off to one of the other participants. That person CASE-d (Copy And Share Everything / Copy And Selectively Edit) the card and send their version on to the next person. The card made its way around until finally a version came home to the maker. This is the second card in this series of blog hops for each of the card designs to share the fun and amazement at the evolution.

My card below was the starting point of this particular chain. So, if you want to see how the design changed as it went along, then follow around in order. Some of the ladies’ blog and some share to their Facebook Pages (or both).

For this card, that I feel like I made so long ago – right at the time I was still creating Christmas Cards I have used a lot of now retired pruducts – sorry about that. But the concept is simple and you can recreate with anything you have. Choose a pattern piece of DSP and die cut the shape from the middle, this piece is raised on Foam Dimensionals. Underneath three strips of card stock, I used a gold metallic aswell for one. Embellish as desired and add sentiment of choice.

To follow the chain around go here.

Until next time,

Happy Crafting

Dannii

xx

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Sister Rocks Layout

Posted on April 21, 2026 by scrappychicks

Today I’ve collaborated with a group of fellow Demonstrators to share projects created with the April Product of the Month – Eyelet Blooms Die (available with a $125 purchase online for $9).

I have created a double page layout for you to enjoy, using the NEW ‘Beautiful Ordinary Life Specialty Designer Series Paper and Sticker Sheet (#167560 – available May 5th 2026).

My heading was cut using the Party Alphabet Dies (#165263) cut from the Thick Black Cardstock, as this is a true rich black which better matched the photos and embellishments, than the Two Tone Black Cardstock, in this instance. The black leave embellishments are from the NEW ‘Floral Flight Accents’ (#167558 – avaliable 5th May). I also used the NEW ‘Array of Dots’ bling (#167559 – avaliable 5th May), choosing the Pretty Peacock coloured dots.

The larger squares are 4×4″ and the smaller are 3×3″. I split some over the middle of the two pages to make it appear like they were joined and more cohesive. The Eyelet Blooms Die (avaliable while stocks last) was used with 12×12 Two Tone Cardstock in Timid Tiger – on the light side, to create some ‘special’ paper pieces to add into my grid of squares. When cutting these pieces to size I just had to be mindful of where the petals of the flowers were so that they didn’t fall our and leave big holes along my cut edges.

Top Tip: This georgous intricate die is best cut upside down through your die cutting machine – that is the cut side face up, then add your paper and cutting plate. It works better for me this way. But if you have issues you could try new plates, or dryer sheets, or wax paper – to help it cut better and remove the little pieces. I use the brush attachement on the Take-your-Pick tool, on both the die and the paper to get out the little pieces. On the paper I gently brushed the paper in a side to side motion rather than rolling – and I held the paper in my hand. For the die, dropping it back onto your plates so that it bounces around a little also helps get them all out.

I hope you’ve enjoyed my project and I’d love you to share yours if you CASE it. To follow along with the others please head here.

Product of the Month Creative Vault Tutorial Collection
When you shop Stampin’ Up!’s Product of the Month, I love being able to say “thank
you” with something extra.


The POM Creative Vault is a customer-exclusive PDF tutorial collection featuring 12
creative projects from a group of Stampin’ Up! demonstrators — all using this month’s
Product of the Month.


You’ll receive step-by-step instructions and inspiration you can use right away, whether
you’re a simple stamper or love trying new folds and techniques.


✨ How to get it:

Place a $125 AU order in my Stampin’ Up! online store

OR purchase the PDF for $35 AU


It’s my way of rewarding loyal customers and helping you get even more out of the
products you love.

Until next time,

Happy Crafting

Dannii

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Lovely Blossom Card

Posted on April 18, 2026 by scrappychicks

It’s Card Chain Swap time. This is the chin that we started in November. It’s a fun journey with 9 other Australian demonstrators. It is a card version of what is called “Chinese Whispers” in Australia. Each of us designed a card (in mailing round 1) and sent it off to one of the other participants. That person CASE-d (Copy And Share Everything / Copy And Selectively Edit) the card and send their version on to the next person. The card made its way around until finally a version came home to the maker. This is the second card in this series of blog hops for each of the card designs to share the fun and amazement at the evolution.

My card below was the 3rd version of the card made by Cheryl Hurst, from NSW. So, if you want to see how the design started out be sure to check hers out first and follow around in order. Some of the ladies’ blog and some share to their Facebook Pages (or both).

This card is so easy and yet packs a punch. I’ve simply torn the edges of some of the pieces before sticking them down and adding embellishments. Using my fav paper pack at the time – “Lovely Blossoms” Designers Series Paper (#167168), with the flower fussy cut from the cut a part page.

To follow along and see everyone else’s go here.

Until next time,

Happy Crafting

Dannii

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Brushed with Beauty Fancy Fold Card

Posted on April 15, 2026 by scrappychicks

Hello Hello. We are onto our 7th card in Card Chain Swap that we started in November. It’s a fun journey with 9 other Australian demonstrators. It is a card version of what is called “Chinese Whispers” in Australia. Each of us designed a card (in mailing round one) and sent it off to one of the other participants. That person CASE-d (Copy And Share Everything / Copy And Selectively Edit) the card and send their version on to the next person. The card made its way around until finally a version came home to the maker. This is part of a series of blog hops for each of the card designs, to share the fun and amazement at the evolution.

My card below was the 3rd version of the card made by Cheryl Hurst, another New South Wales. So, if you want to see how the design started out be sure to check hers out first and follow around in order. Some of the ladies’ blog and some share to their Facebook Pages (or both).

This is a really simple fancy fold card, involving the base and three strips of card stock.It folds down flat and still fits into a standard C6 size envelope. Before sticking the strips on, you need to be sure to adhere the inside pattern piece in place. The atach the strips and then the rest of the pattern pieces of paper.

To create the card I used the Brushed with Beauty Designer Series Paper (#167082), Branching Out Dies (#165775 – which are in the Last Chance section for a bargain right now), and a flower fussy cut from one of the papers in the Lovely Blossoms DSP (#167168).

To see another version of this card that I’ve created head here to my post from December 2025.

To see all the other cards in the chain head here.

https://blogcarousel.com/?1b6h&showBloghop

Until next time,

Happy Crafting

Dannii

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Beach Boardwalk Fun Fold Card

Posted on April 11, 2026 by scrappychicks

And I’m back with another round of Card Chain Swap Cards that we started in November. It’s a fun journey with 9 other Australian demonstrators. It is a card version of what is called “Chinese Whispers” in Australia. Each of us designed a card (in mailing round 1) and sent it off to one of the other participants. That person CASE-d (Copy And Share Everything / Copy And Selectively Edit) the card and send their version on to the next person. The card made its way around until finally a version came home to the maker.

This is the sixth card in this series of blog hops for each of the card designs to share the fun and amazement at the evolution. My card below was the 8th version of the card made by Julia Quinn, from Queensland. So if you want to see how the design started out be sure to check hers out first and follow around in order. Some of the ladies blog and some share to their Facebook Pages (or both).

This is such a fun interactive fancy fold card. I decided to use the Beach Boardwalk Designer Series Papers again, this time with the sticker pack (#166840), and some Blackberry Bliss Cardstock. Around the edges of the title sticker I added some Blackberry Bliss ink to the edges. In the picture below you can see the the interactive front is from one main piece that is folded and attached to the backing piece. And a small centre panel is added for the sentiment and embellishments. When the front of the card is opened you can write on the inside.

To view the other cards in this series you can go here.https://blogcarousel.com/?1b6G=embed&mode=js

Until next time, happy crafting.

Dannii

xx

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Hobby Haven Card

Posted on April 8, 2026 by scrappychicks

Another round of the Card Chain Swap Cards that we started in November. It’s a fun journey with 9 other Australian demonstrators. It is a card version of what is called “Chinese Whispers” in Australia. Each of us designed a card (in mailing round 1) and sent it off to one of the other participants. That person CASE-d (Copy And Share Everything / Copy And Selectively Edit) the card and send their version on to the next person. The card made its way around until finally a version came home to the maker.

This is the fifth card in this series of blog hops for each of the card designs to share the fun and amazement at the evolution. My card below was the 4th version of the card made by Nancy Hoetker, another fellow Victorian. So if you want to see how the design started out be sure to check hers out first and follow around in order. Some of the ladies blog and some share to their Facebook Pages (or both).

I made my version of the card using Hobby Haven Specialty Designer Series Paper (#167201) – if you like it be sure to grab it quick as it’s in Last Chance. I loved this pack because it has a couple of sheets of die cut pieces. So I used these as a feature on the card. The card base itself is from a retired patterned Card and Envelope Pack. And the bling was from my stash.

To see everyone else’s cards check them out here.

Until next time, Happy Crafting,

Dannii

xx

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Beach Boardwalk Birthday Card

Posted on April 4, 2026 by scrappychicks

Round 4 of Card Chain Swap Cards that we started in November. It’s a fun journey with 9 other Australian demonstrators. It is a card version of what is called “Chinese Whispers” in Australia. Each of us designed a card (in mailing round 1) and sent it off to one of the other participants. That person CASE-d (Copy And Share Everything / Copy And Selectively Edit) the card and send their version on to the next person. The card made its way around until finally a version came home to the maker. This is the second card in this series of blog hops for each of the card designs to share the fun and amazement at the evolution.

My card below was the last version of the card made by Carolina Evans, another fellow Victorian. So if you want to see how the design started out be sure to check hers out first and follow around in order. Some of the ladies blog and some share to their Facebook Pages (or both).

To create this card I used Beach Boardwalk Designer Series Papers (#166820) – selecting one patter as the mat piece, and then two pattern to cover the top and bottom of the main piece. The Happy Birthday day stamp is from the “Layered Thoughts” stamp set (#165346) and stamped in Secret Sea Ink (#165285). The edges of the white piece that I stamped it on are torn to give the rough edge. And some bling from my stash.

To follow along and see the other creations head to the link below.

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Hopping you have a crafty day.

Dannii

xx

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Peaceful Garden Fancy Fold Card

Posted on April 1, 2026 by scrappychicks

It’s time for another of the Card Chain Swap Cards that we started in November. It’s a fun journey with 9 other Australian demonstrators. It is a card version of what is called “Chinese Whispers” in Australia. Each of us designed a card (in mailing round 1) and sent it off to one of the other participants. That person CASE-d (Copy And Share Everything / Copy And Selectively Edit) the card and send their version on to the next person. The card made its way around until finally a version came home to the maker. This is the second card in this series of blog hops for each of the card designs to share the fun and amazement at the evolution.

My card below was the 2nd version of the card made by Tracy Held, another fellow Victorian. So if you want to see how the design started out be sure to check hers out first and follow around in order. Some of the ladies blog and some share to their Facebook Pages (or both).

For my version of this card I chose to use papers from the “Peaceful Garden’ Designer Series Paper (#165917) in the feature layers on a Crumb Cake Cardstock Cardbase. Add some Secret Sea Cardstock to mat things. The embossing folder used on the Basic White Cardstock has unfortunately retired since I made this card, but you could substitute with folder of choice. The dove die cut is from the Peaceful Dove Bundle, cut from some of the DSP. Plus some Black & White & Gold & White Bakers Twine (#166005) and Iridescent Foil Gems (#162842).

The card itself has a wide ‘hinge’ on the left side, with only the triangular side with the dry embossed square actually opening.

To check out the other blog posts head here https://blogcarousel.com/?1b6d&showBloghop

Until next time,

Happy Crafting,

Dannii. xx

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